Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Everyone
is talking about food. Chefs and food critics are celebrities.
"Locavore" and "freegan" have earned spots in the
dictionary. Popular books and films about food production and consumption are
exposing the unintended consequences of the standard American diet. Questions
about the principles and values that ought to guide decisions about dinner have
become urgent for moral, ecological, and health-related reasons. So, as we
begin a New Year and perhaps the inevitable resolution of ‘new diet new me’, which
ethical corner will you be in at the dinner table?

In
Philosophy Comes to Dinner,
twelve philosophers—some leading voices, some inspiring new ones—join the
conversation, and consider issues from the sustainability of modern
agriculture, to consumer complicity in animal exploitation, as well as the pros
and cons of alternative diets.

The
last few years have seen much written that should psychologically (and perhaps
physically) unsettle those who eat the typical American diet, but this book ups
the ante. Not only does it contain important new arguments, it is packed with
provocative new questions.

Concerned
consumers have been discussing food reform for decades. An entire social
movement has even formed around the issue. But—somewhat astonishingly—we have
yet to think systematically about the ethical implications of our proposals. Philosophy Comes to Dinner
changes that.

In
a culinary world marked by simplistic and polarized extremes—organic versus
conventional, free trade versus fair trade, local versus global food, vegan
versus "conscientious carnivore," and so on— it asks us to exchange
ideology for reflection and thoroughly explore why we’re making the food choices we are
making. Philosophy Comes to Dinnerrepresents the fact that
philosophy is, figuratively, just one guest around a very crowded table,
alongside agriculture, business, government, nonprofit, and religion, who can
play a pivotal role in transforming our food system.

NEW YORK – January 12, 2015 – The Daily Meal, the world’s largest food and drink lifestyle site, just announced the publication of "Don't Give Up: 25 Strategies to Help You Keep Those Resolutions." January marks the start of New Year’s Resolution season, when we often make promises to ourselves tied to weight loss or adapting a healthier lifestyle. Instead of introducing a resolution that involves deprivation and is only around for the short term, The Daily Meal shows you ways to keep your resolutions every day, without it feeling like a chore.

“A healthy lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight and in order to move forward, you need to keep a steady pace,” said Bridget Creel, Healthy Eating Editor at The Daily Meal. “This can be accomplished by setting reminders and planning ahead. It’s beneficial if you can cook your meals and schedule your workouts ahead of time, so staying healthy doesn’t interfere with your busy life.”

The Daily Meal also recommends not being too hard on yourself if you've already slipped up. The “all or nothing” approach only works for the short term. Instead, ease yourself into small lifestyle changes such as eating breakfast before you run out the door in the morning or packing a healthy lunch for work. In no time, these habits will become second nature.

In order to compile this list, The Daily Meal team reached out to nutritionist Amanda Foti, celebrity fitness trainer Jorge Cruise, health expert Annie Lawless, and Lindsey Mcilvena, a medical doctor, for helpful tips and recipes for a New Year’s Resolution weight loss plan.

The team at The Daily Meal encourages readers to provide feedback on the following list. Do you think these strategies are helpful? You can let The Daily Meal know which strategy on the list is your favorite by tweeting @TheDailyMeal using the hashtag #dontgiveuponnyeresolutions

More details about the 25 Strategies to Help You Keep Those Resolutions is available at http://www.thedailymeal.com/healthy-eating/strategies-to-help-keep-resolutions.

RankStrategy
1Be Realistic With Weight-Loss
2Build On Successes
3Celebrate Your Accomplishments
4Do A Little More Every Time
5Don’t Let Willpower Get The Best Of You
6Don’t Sit As Much
7Get Enough Sleep to Stay Focused
8Get Out Of The All Or Nothing Trap
9Grab A Buddy
10Inspire Someone Else to Join
11Kick The Sugar
12Make Self-Care A Priority in 2016
13One Step At A Time
14Reduce Stress Through Daily Tasks
15Re-Organize Your Refrigerator
16Reward Yourself
17Set Reminders
18Share Your Resolutions And Goals
19Shop In The Right Mindset
20Start Now
21Track Your Food Intake
22Visualize The End Result
23Watch Your Inner Dialogue
24Weigh Yourself Regularly
25Write Down Specific Goals